Barney Bobrow, 91, passed away from natural causes in his home in Overland Park, Kansas on April 14, 2021. He came to the Kansas City area 1948, from Havana, Cuba, where he grew up. He had extended family in Kansas City and soon learned English and began living the American dream. In 1950, he married Sara, his high school sweetheart in Cuba, and they started their married life back in Kansas City. Barney had a successful long career in the insurance industry, and he survived several significant health issues, starting in his 40s. Outside of work and family, he enjoyed years of playing weekly poker games with his group, keeping track of the Royals (and before that the A’s), and post-retirement investing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving sister, Anita Kellmer, his beloved wife, Sara, and his youngest son, Michael. His memory lives on through his daughter, Arlene, and her husband Charles, his son Richard, and his wife Beth, and his six grandchildren, Mark, Kevin, Brian, Jill, Sara and Rachel and spouses, and his eight great grandchildren, Faith, Kate, Luke, Asher, Judah, Ezra, Carolina and Nathan. He will be missed dearly.
The family would also like to acknowledge the great comfort and friendship provided by his closest friend, Cecilia, who was a significant part of his life through most of his retirement years. And we would also like to thank the nurses and other staff at The Atriums Assisted Living for the great care they always provided Barney.
Individuals desiring to contribute in memory of Barney should do so to the organization of their choice.
A private graveside service was held on April 18, 2021 at Kehilath Israel Cemetery in Independence, MO.
Online condolences for the family may be left at www.louismemorialchapel.com (Arrangements entrusted to The Louis Memorial Chapel, 816-361-5211)
